Panasonic is working up another combo plasma HDTV set/digital cable promotion, in the wake of its NBC Athens Olympics co-venture with CTAM’s "OnlyCableCan" outreach. (CTAM already is engaged in its next HD/DC-hawing effort, the Samsung/In Demand concert series unveiled last week.) "We did pretty well…judging from feedback at Comcast and other operators," said Peter Fannon, Panasonic’s vp of tech policy and regulatory affairs. Fannon showed off a new ad campaign for HD sets available this holiday season and debunked notions about plasma’s inferiority to other HD display formats. One myth busted: Plasma sets fall prey more often to burn-in of static images. Not true, execs said, adding that Panasonic models use new burn-in resistant phosphors. – Simon Applebaum

The Daily

Subscribe
Friday–April 26

Charter Unpacks Impact of ACP’s Sunset

Charter hasn’t been immune to the slowdown in broadband activity in 1Q24, reporting the loss of 72,000 residential and SMB internet customers. It’s looking at what the discontinuation of ACP will mean for its sub base.

Read the Full Issue
The Skinny is delivered on Tuesday and focuses on the cable profession. You'll stay in the know on the headlines, topics and special issues you value most. Sign Up

Calendar

Jun 13
2024 American Broadband Congress Conference Registration is Open!
Jun 26
2024 FAXIES Awards Nominations Are Open!
Full Calendar

Jobs

Seeking an INDUSTRY JOB?
VIEW JOBS

Hiring? In conjunction with our sister brand, Cynopsis, we are offering hiring managers a deep pool of media-savvy, skilled candidates at a range of experience levels and sectors, The result will be an even more robust industry job board, to help both employers and job seekers.

Contact Rob Hudgins, [email protected], for more information.